Welcome to Between Us Mother Daughter Unflitered
Bold, brutally honest, and refreshingly hilarious, Xennial mom Zeynep Yurderi and her Gen Alpha daughter Tara Khaleesi pull back the curtain on the chaos and comedy of growing up and parenting today.
Zeynep is a Turkish-American entrepreneur and award-winning designer behind Zeyzani, worn by Dolly Parton, Whoopi Goldberg, Addison Rae, and more.
Tara Khaleesi, 12, is witty, emotionally intelligent, and unfiltered, and together they use their real-life relationship to fuel conversations that resonate across generations.
"This is a space where we talk about things people don’t usually say out loud."
- Tara Khaleesi (Episode 1)
What’s Happening (And Why You Should Care)
In each episode, they talk about family, friendships, and relationships—the real stuff people don’t usually say out loud. They cover setting boundaries, spotting red flags, breaking generational cycles, emotional manipulation, and navigating life as a teen or parent in 2025.
They also share our “5 Life Rules”, highlight Red & Green Flags of the Week, and break down the Gen Alpha Word of the Week.
Whether you’re a parent trying to understand Gen Alpha, or a teen tired of being misunderstood, they're here to bring perspective, tools, and some laughs—all unfiltered, all real.
Why People Can’t Stop Talking
Top 10% of Podcasts Worldwide
They launched their podcast officially on October 1, 2025, and within five days, they hit enough downloads, enough to land them in the top 10% of podcasts globally, out of more than 4.5 million shows.
"Best Social Intelligence Podcasts" of 2025
They were recognized by Player FM as one of the "Best Social Intelligence Podcasts" of 2025, thanks to the raw and emotionally intelligent conversations they have.
Episode 5
Morgans Life Was Taken;
Now Her Light Leads The Way
This episode of Between Us: Mother-Daughter Unfiltered honors Morgan McCaffery, a young woman whose life was tragically taken by teen dating violence, by exploring the early warning signs, emotional shifts, and digital red flags that often go unnoticed. The discussion features Deneen McCaffery, CEO of Morgan’s Light, who shares Morgan’s story and the risks during breakups; Zeynep Yurderi, a teen dating violence survivor, offering insight into early emotional abuse and the need for honest family conversations; Angelina Eidson, who highlights modern digital surveillance and control tactics; Tara Khaleesi, providing Gen Alpha perspective on teen relationship dynamics; and Joann Brown, emphasizing parental responsibility and community engagement. Together, they provide crucial guidance for recognizing danger early and preventing abuse, ensuring Morgan’s legacy continues to educate and save lives.
